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Nov 11 Vitamin D

Vitamin D is great for maintaining strong and healthy bones; it does this by retaining calcium. Vitamin D is also very active in regulating the immune system and immune cells; it is thought that it may indirectly help reduce the risk of certain cancers.

Signs and symptoms of Vitamin D deficiency can be seen with Hair Loss, backache, muscle cramps and joint pain and stiffness. If you are having low moods or depression ask your doctor to test your Vitamin D levels.

You can increase your Vitamin D levels by getting regular sunlight & eating the following foods:

Cottage Cheese,

Eggs,

Sardines,

Salmon,

Herring,

Mackerel,

Oysters,

You can supplement Vitamin D, using Cholecalciferol. Look for Ergocalciferol if you are Vegan. Vitamin D3 is best in a supplement form taken with Vitamin K2 to improve the absorption.